What Is The Best Termite Treatment

It is interesting to note that one of the most common complaints pest control employees get is about termites. These little nuisances are serious pests because they cause severe structural damage that can be very expensive to repair. Individuals usually see the termites, see their tunnels on the walls outside, or they notice their wings all over the place. Regardless of how you noticed your termite problem, the bigger question is "what is the best termite treatment?"

There are three main categories of termite control options, some you can do yourself and others you need professional help. The first category is liquid termiticide treatment- for this process, you need to dig a trench surrounding your house that is roughly six inches wide and six inches deep. Then you place the liquid termiticide in the trench, generally 12 gallons for each 30 feet of trench. This strategy is effective because subterranean termites come from the ground, and if you have the ground surrounding your house treated- problem solved!

The second termite control option is the baiting system- in this treatment plan, baits that consist of paper, cardboard, or other treat for termites is combined with a lethal poison. When the foraging termites find this "food," they eat some and bring back some for the rest of the nest. There are varying formulas available on the market today, some result in a slow, gradual decline of the number of termites while others can eradicate an entire colony. The two challenges to this method can be making the bait appetizing enough so that they choose your meal instead of the tasty tree root or stumps nearby and also getting the poison strength perfect so that it doesn't kill too quickly leaving sick or dead termites collecting near the baiting system, warning the other termites to stay away.

The final treatment option is fumigation of the home or structure. In some cases, this is the most effective way to treat your entire home. Generally, when there are multiple termite colonies found in one structure, fumigation helps to reach every crack and crevice in which they may be living. Professionals have to cover your house with a giant tent and then they pump in a gas that will kill the termites. Depending on your circumstances and particular situation, your pest control adviser can help you decide if this is the most appropriate choice for you.

So unless you want your house to have the same fate as the 3 little pigs, with one puff it can be blown to the ground because of the structural damage, you need to examine your options as to what is the best termite treatment for you. There are many different methods that are available from liquid termiticide, baiting systems, and entire structure fumigations.